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The Spicy History of Chai and How to Make It

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You may know chai as a sweet and spicy Starbucks favorite, but the roots of this tea blend lie in the heart of the Indian subcontinent. So, how do you make it?

Butter Boards Are Creaming Charcuterie Spreads This Season

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Charcuterie boards featuring processed meats and cheeses are so yesterday. Swirl some fresh butter on a beautiful board and go to town with sweet and savory toppings.

What's the Difference Between Grits and Polenta?

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Grits and polenta are both made from corn, but usually different varieties: dent corn and flint corn. What else makes these two dishes unique?

General Mills Resurrects 4 Classic Monster Cereals

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Franken Berry, Count Chocula and Boo-Berry have been resurrected just in time for Halloween. And Frute Brute joins them on the shelves for the first time in nearly a decade.

5 Ways to Open a Can Without a Can Opener

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No can opener? No worries! We've got five ingenious ways to get that tin can open.

Sardines: The Stinky Little Fish You Should Be Eating

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Sardines are a great source of protein, vitamins and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, while also containing almost no mercury, so start loading up on these power-packed little swimmers.

Butter Coffee: Fad or 'Bulletproof' Breakfast?

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Never heard of stirring butter into your coffee? Yep, it's a thing, and there might even be some good reasons to try it.

Does Fruit Really Ripen Faster in a Brown Paper Bag?

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Your mom may have told you to put bananas or peaches in a brown paper bag to help them ripen faster. But does this really work? And why would it?

Jabuticaba: The Superfruit That's Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

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The fruit of the jabuticaba grows on its trunk and branches and is as sweet as a grape. But it's very perishable once it's picked.

Did You Know You Can Eat Hostas?

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Hostas are a perennial garden favorite, but are still relatively unknown as a delicious and easily prepared culinary delicacy.